Best 4 Peanut Butter Chicken Southeast Asian Style Recipes

When it comes to tantalizing taste buds and embarking on a culinary adventure, few dishes can match the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine. Among its many culinary gems, peanut butter chicken stands out as a beloved dish that harmoniously blends sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes. Originating from Thailand and gaining immense popularity across Southeast Asia, this dish enchants palates with its rich, velvety peanut sauce, succulent chicken, and an array of aromatic spices. As you embark on a culinary journey to recreate this delectable dish, let us guide you through the essential steps and ingredients to achieve peanut butter chicken southeast asian style perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN

Peanut Butter Chicken image

Chicken breast cubes are simmered with onions and mushrooms in a rich peanut butter sauce. This recipe is delicious served over your choice of rice, noodles or quinoa.

Provided by BLUESP

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
7 fresh mushrooms, sliced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
¾ cup chicken stock
¾ cup smooth peanut butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, and cook until chicken starts to turn white. Add the onion, mushrooms, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Pour the tomatoes and chicken stock into the skillet, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in peanut butter, and cook stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. This should only take a minute or two. If the sauce is not thickening, you may stir in more peanut butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 572.8 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN

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This is a very tasty Asian-inspired dish made with chicken and broccoli in a spicy peanut sauce. If you like it mild, use less cayenne, like it spicy, use more. If you're salt conscious, use low sodium soy sauce.

Provided by NIMITZ

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
¾ cup chopped green onions
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

Combine the rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is golden on the outside, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium, and add green onion, broccoli, peanuts, and the peanut butter mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 409.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SOUTHEAST ASIAN CHICKEN, TWO WAYS

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 3-pound to 4-pound chicken, cut up and trimmed of excess fat
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 to 2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed dried chili flakes
1 tablespoon corn oil
Lime wedges, optional
Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
1/4 cup sugar, optional
2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce), optional

Steps:

Place chicken in a large bowl with soy sauce, 1 tablespoon each of garlic and ginger and 1 teaspoon chili flakes. Toss well to coat. Chicken may be covered and refrigerated for up to a day.
Put oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, and add, skin-side down, to hot oil. Brown well on both sides, then lower heat, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. At this point, chicken can be served with lime wedges and cilantro, if you wish.
For Vietnamese-style chicken, remove chicken from pan, then turn heat to low, and add sugar, another tablespoon each of garlic and ginger and another teaspoon of chili, along with 2 tablespoons water. Raise heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar melts and sauce thickens and foams. Add nam pla and any juices accumulated around the reserved chicken, and cook a minute more, then return chicken to pan, and cook, turning pieces until they are nicely glazed and chicken is hot. Remove from skillet, spoon sauce on top, garnish with lime and cilantro, if you wish, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 822 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN (SOUTHEAST ASIAN STYLE)

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My Southeast Asian History professor had made this for the class when he invited us all over to his beachfront home many many years ago! Anyway, years later I decided to try and make it with my own twist since I really can't remember everything he said he put in it! My family loves it with a side of asian slaw. If you can, go to the Asian market to get your asian ingredients. They usually are a better quality and of flavor. Like soy sauce, fish sauce has a high salt content. They will last a long time. Find other recipes, especially Vietnamese cuisine, to use the fish sauce.

Provided by Hyun Primus @Primus

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound(s) bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup(s) coarse salt (for cleaning chicken)
2 tablespoon(s) rice wine vinegar
MARINADE
1/2 cup(s) peanut butter, creamy
3 tablespoon(s) fish sauce (3 crab brand is my preference)
3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
1/2 cup(s) honey
1/4 cup(s) sliced scallions (or finely diced white onions)
1-2 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 teaspoon(s) ginger, finely minced (i use a micro grater to get a nice pulpy ginger)
2 tablespoon(s) cilantro leaves only, finely chopped
1-2 sprig(s) lemongrass (stalks) crushed (using the bottom meaty part) i use the bottom of knife handle to crush
1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper

Steps:

Clean the chicken by rubbing the coarse salt and rinsing. Then score chicken to get the thigh to lay out flat and even. Score around the bone but make sure it is still attached.
Place in bowl and pour the vinegar over chicken and mix to coat. You won't taste the vinegar in the chicken but it will help tenderize it. Set aside and make marinade.
In a bowl with a fork mix peanut butter and honey. Then add the fish sauce and soy sauce. Incorporated well then you add all the other ingredients. Pour ingredients into chicken. Coat entire chicken well and cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Cooking: For grill, set on medium-low to medium. Peanut Butter will burn quick so be careful. Cook thoroughly about 6-8 minutes on each side (skin side down first). But it will vary depending on size of chicken. (this is where scoring helps cook it quicker and more evenly) For oven bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. I cook it on a grill on my stove top for the caramelization and finish it off in oven to thoroughly cook it. (it can get messy on the grill) Make sure chicken is cooked thoroughly. Juice should run clear when pierced. Serve with rice. Goes great with a light refreshing side like Asian Slaw.

Tips:

Use a quality peanut butter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for a peanut butter that is made with just peanuts and salt, and avoid brands that contain added sugar or oils.
Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level. This recipe calls for a moderate amount of heat, but you can easily adjust it to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of chili peppers or omit them altogether.
Serve with your favorite sides. Peanut butter chicken is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, noodles, vegetables, and salads.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and crunchy peanuts, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give peanut butter chicken a try.